What are the best squid dishes in Kuala Lumpur?

Based on diner recommendations, the best squid dish in Kuala Lumpur is at Nasi Lemak Wanjo. We compared 9 restaurants serving squid dishes.

How much do squid dishes cost in Kuala Lumpur?

Squid dish prices in Kuala Lumpur range from MYR4.70 to MYR52.00 across 9 restaurants.

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Best Squid Dishes in Kuala Lumpur

9 restaurants compared

Price range: MYR4.70 – MYR52.00

Avg recommendation: 92%

Top 5 Squid Dishes in Kuala Lumpur (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 9 restaurants:

Sambal Sotong at Nasi Lemak Wanjo, MYR4.70 (Kampung Baru)
Char Kway Teow with Squid at Amir BM Char Kuey Teow, MYR10.50 (Keramat Wangsa)
Sambal Sotong at Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa, MYR4.70 (Kampung Baru)
Char Kway Teow with Squid at Lee Char Kway Teow, MYR9.50 (Damansara Uptown)
Sepia with Verbena, Peanut, Blueberry, Goat Cheese and Red Hornweed at Molina, MYR52.00 (Bukit Bintang)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 9 Squid Dishes

Sambal Sotong

Nasi Lemak Wanjo

Kampung Baru·$

MYR4.70

Squid in a spiced sambal gravy — one of the most popular lauk choices at the stall.

Tip: Mix the sotong into the rice and sambal rather than eating it separately — the sauce bonds everything together.

Char Kway Teow with Squid

Amir BM Char Kuey Teow

Keramat Wangsa·$

MYR10.50

Flat noodles with tender squid rings, maintaining the signature sauce and wok technique.

Tip: The squid is cut fresh and cooks in seconds at high heat—ask them to go just until cooked through so it stays tender.

Sambal Sotong

Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa

Kampung Baru·$

MYR4.70

Squid in a spiced sambal gravy.

Tip: The sotong is a good side if you want to vary from chicken. Mix it into the rice so the sauce clings to each grain.

Char Kway Teow with Squid

Lee Char Kway Teow

Damansara Uptown·$

MYR9.50

Dry-style flat noodles with tender squid rings cooked fresh in the wok.

Tip: The squid is cut fresh and the high heat keeps it tender—order it without worry.

Sepia with Verbena, Peanut, Blueberry, Goat Cheese and Red Hornweed

Molina

Bukit Bintang·$$$$

MYR52.00

Tender squid paired with unexpected elements — fruit, herbs, and fermented seaweed.

Tip: The 3-hour tasting menu is only one option at Molina — ask about the current format when you reserve.

Nasi Lemak Sambal Sotong

Nasi Lemak Burung Hantu

Bangsar·$

MYR13.00

Basmati rice with squid in spiced sambal, ikan bilis, egg, and cucumber.

Tip: The sotong is tender — a sign they cook it to order or time it well. This is one of the best versions of sambal sotong nasi lemak I've had, even late at night.

Claypot Loh Shu Fan

Kim Lian Kee

Chinatown·$

MYR15.00

Thin, delicate silver needle noodles stir-fried and served sizzling in a clay pot.

Tip: The claypot stays hot longer — eat carefully to avoid burns on the lips and palate.

Sambal Sotong

Nasi Lemak Tanglin

Kerinchi·$

MYR6.00

Squid in a spiced sambal — one of the most popular lauk across all Tanglin outlets.

Tip: The sotong is their most distinctive side — if you're choosing between proteins, this is the one reviewers recommend over the more standard options.

#992% recommend

Hokkien Mee

Kim Lian Kee

Chinatown·$

MYR15.00

Springy egg noodles and rice vermicelli stir-fried in dark soy sauce with pork, squid, and fish cake.

Tip: Come before noon or after 2pm to avoid the lunch rush. Between 12-1:30pm, queues stretch outside.